Mozzarella-Stuffed Grilled Eggplant & Squash Hors d’Oeuvres
| Preparation: | 30 min |
| Marinating/Waiting: | 0 min |
| Cooking: | 6 min |
| Total: | 36 min |
servings
| Category: | Appetizers |
| Subcategory: | Canapés - Hors d'oeuvre |
| Source: | Ass. des Jardiniers-Maraîchers du Québec |
Recipe ingredients
- 3 yellow Quebec summer squashes
- 3 green Quebec summer squashes
- 3 small Quebec eggplants
- ½ cup (125 mL) Irresistibles extra virgin olive oil*
- 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) Irresistibles balsamic vinegar*
- 1 mozzarella di Bufala or 1 mozzarina, cut into 30 pieces
- 30 basil leaves
- Irresistibles extra virgin olive oil* to taste
- Reduced Irresistibles balsamic vinegar* to taste
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation
Using a mandoline or a very sharp knife, slice squashes and eggplants lengthways as thinly as possible.
In a small bowl, blend oil and vinegar.
Lay sliced vegetables on a pastry sheet, brush with dressing and season.
Heat barbecue to high and lay slices on hot grill. Lower heat and cook 2 – 3 minutes per side.
Remove to pastry sheet without overlapping and cool.
Alternately, vegetables can be baked in a 350°F (180°C) oven: lay slices on a pastry sheet and bake for 2 – 3 minute per side.
Lay out eggplant on work surface and, top each slice with a slice of squash, a basil leaf and a piece of mozzarella. Season and roll up.
Arrange on a serving platter, and, if desired, drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil and a few drops of reduced balsamic vinegar.
Recipe of eatquebec.com
Photography: Benoit Levac, Levac photo
Suggestion
* We recommend Selection and Irresistibles products.
Metro encourages moderation in the consumption of alcohol. The sale of alcoholic beverages, as prescribed by law, is restricted to adults only. And, please, don't drink and drive!
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